Events tagged with "john andre"

Historical Events tagged with "john andre"

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Military & Warfare

Benedict Arnold Betrays American Forces

September 21st, 1780 244 years ago

Benedict Arnold, a former American general, provided British forces with critical fortification plans for West Point, a strategic location on the Hudson River, after secretly transferring his allegiance to the Crown. This act of treason aimed to deliver a significant military advantage to the British during the American Revolutionary War. His betrayal was a significant blow to the American cause, exposing vulnerabilities in their defensive arrangements.